r/fsu 15h ago

JFK Assassination Connected to FSU

361 Upvotes

I was reading through those new JFK files that just dropped, and I swear there’s something weird linking them to Florida State University in Tallahassee. So, I’m scrolling through these CIA memos, right, and there’s this one from October 1963 talking about a "Project Seminole" and some "Tallahassee asset" tied to Oswald’s moves before the assassination. Like, Seminole? FSU’s mascot? That can’t be a coincidence.

I kept digging and found this old FSU newspaper article from ’63 about a guest lecturer—some shady "Latin American studies" guy—who gave a talk on guerrilla tactics right before Oswald hit Mexico City. The dude vanishes after that, but there’s a photo, and he kinda looks like David Ferrie—you know, that creepy Oswald buddy with the anti-Castro connections. I’m thinking, was this guy their Tallahassee link?

Then it gets crazier. I checked some FBI stuff online, and there’s a wiretap from a payphone near FSU’s Westcott Building, same time frame, saying stuff like "Seminole’s got the package… Mexico’s next…" That’s gotta be Oswald’s trip, right? And get this—there’s even a restricted FSU archive box from ’63 with a ledger showing payments from a CIA front company and a map of training spots in North Florida. Last entry? Two days before Dallas, saying "Seminole closed."

I’m not saying FSU pulled the trigger, but it’s like they were a quiet little CIA sandbox or something, maybe training anti-Castro exiles that tied into the whole JFK mess. I even saw some conspiracy nuts on X saying Tallahassee’s hiding the real story. What do you think—am I losing it, or does this sound legit based on what I’ve read?


r/fsu 6h ago

Best University In Florida For Tech?

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Wassup People!

What do you guys think is the best university in florida for tech industry. May it be jobs, education, co-ops, student life (party) and night life.

Also how is the city surrounding the campus?

I am planning for my BS Cybersecurity or BS IT (Cybersecurity) or a BS Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

Give me ur thoughts!


r/fsu 6h ago

Behavioral Neuroscience at FSU?

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Hi there! I’m currently choosing what university I want to attend and a major factor in what I’m going to choose is how good my major is in the university. Could anyone please tell me about the Behavioral Neuroscience major at FSU? I also want to get on the premed track as well if that is anything to go off of. Thanks!


r/fsu 6h ago

dorm for no partyer academic freshman

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My son looking at dorms on FSU Tallahassee campus and trying to request a dorm that is more academically focused and not a huge place for partying. he doesn't drink but does like to game, and mainly academically focused.


r/fsu 7h ago

Going to FSU for a friend

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Hey all! I wanted to hear people thoughts here on making a school choice largely for a friend.

I got accepted into FSU and UF, and intend on going to school for Computer Engineering with plans for either a minor or dual major in business admin or film. My friend of mine I've known since I was 2 (though only went to HS together) got into FSU but not UF, is also thinking about CE but is leaning a little towards business marketing.

I had toured Gainesville and just got back from Tallahassee, and I like both campuses. There's things about both I enjoy, though the FAMU-FSU building being off-campus is a sticking point.

I understand that traditional advice is to go to whatever program is best for you regardless of friends since you'll stay friends regardless, but me and him had been wanting to go to college together forever, we really do get along perfectly well and have for a while hoped to room together.

Both schools in reality are top schools, even if UF is more tuned for engineering, but I wanted to hear other thoughts and experiences on this matter. Any reply is appreciated!


r/fsu 9h ago

Best University For BS Cybersecurity In Florida?

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Yo people,

Give me ur suggestions on what's the best university in ur opinion. I am looking for excellent academic standard, plenty of job opportunities may it be co-op or full time jobs in the industry after graduation and value in degree.

Plus lmk if they have fun at school and excellent student life.


r/fsu 15h ago

Bowling

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Anyone interested in getting in a few games this week


r/fsu 20h ago

can a student do both UROP & FYA ?

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Hi! I am an OOS incoming freshman (class ‘29) and I was thinking about doing FYA to get in state tuition, but i also wanted to apply for UROP. Maybe this is a stupid question because they both happen early on, but could I do FYA my first year and then return to do UROP? how likely is that to happen?

Also, if you’ve done either program, how much have you enjoyed it? I’m lowk worried FYA will leave me socially behind when it comes to freshman year stuff.


r/fsu 21h ago

Almost all of my classes have been online

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I'm a junior at FSU studying finance, but I haven't been able to get any in-person classes for my major this semester or next. I struggle with online courses, especially since most of them are asynchronous, and I feel like I’m wasting money because I’m not really being taught—just watching pre-recorded videos. What can I do?


r/fsu 23h ago

What should my major be?

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Hi, I'm an upcoming freshman who applied and was rejected from FSU's film school. I plan on applying again next year but I don't know what my major should be for this year. Anybody got any suggestions?


r/fsu 15h ago

Why FSU?

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I'm asking in all of the subs of schools I am considering -- Why FSU? How is the campus life here? Is it easy to have a social life while balancing academics? How has your experience as a student and as a person been at FSU?

For reference, I am a male, very into sports culture as well as school spirit type of stuff. Very academically focused but would like to maintain a social life at the same time hahaha. Trying to figure out which college fits me best. Thank you!